Methods and systems for mobile cpr assistance

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing monitoring and real-time feedback of CPR administration include a mobile device software application. The application is implemented on at least two mobile devices, one affixed to the wrist of at least one user and one used as a display device. The application utilizes data recorded by the accelerometer of the mobile device affixed to the wrist of the user and provides data and recommendations relating to chest compression rate and chest compression depth.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for performing CPR with assistance from a mobile device application, namely:
 installing a mobile device software application on at least a first mobile device and a second mobile device, wherein at least the first mobile device is equipped with an accelerometer, and wherein the mobile device software application monitors and provides feedback on the performance of CPR;   affixing the first mobile device on a user;   activating the mobile device software;   performing CPR compressions, wherein the mobile device software application collects data obtained by the accelerometer and records chest compression depth, chest compression rate, and chest compression recoil while the user performs CPR;   displaying data on the second mobile device relating to recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, recorded chest compression recoil, target chest compression rate, target chest compression depth, and target chest compression recoil; and   adjusting CPR compressions to approach the target chest compression depth, the target chest compression rate, and the target chest compression recoil.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising providing audio instructions to the user regarding the adjusting of CPR compressions. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising providing audio instructions to the user from the first mobile device or the second mobile device regarding the adjusting of CPR compressions. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of displaying a summary of the recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, and recorded chest compression recoil following completion of CPR. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of reviewing the recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, and recorded chest compression following completion of the CPR. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first mobile device and the second mobile device is a watch or a phone. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of calibrating the mobile device software application during a calibration CPR session, wherein the step of calibrating comprises using the mobile device software application during the calibration CPR session, recording a video of the calibration CPR session, using motion analysis to track hand position on the video during the calibration CPR session, using a CPR feedback system to determine depth, frequency, and recoil of compressions, and comparing results to calibrate the mobile device software application. 
     
     
         8 . A system for assisting in performance of CPR, comprising:
 at least one first mobile device, wherein the first mobile device is equipped with an accelerometer, and wherein the first mobile device can be affixed to the wrist of a CPR administrator;   a second mobile device; and   a mobile device software application installed on the first mobile device and the second mobile device for monitoring and providing feedback on the performance of CPR, wherein the mobile device software application collects data obtained by the accelerometer and records chest compression depth, chest compression rate, and chest compression recoil while the CPR administrator performs CPR, and wherein the mobile device software displays data on the second mobile device relating to recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, recorded chest compression recoil, target chest compression rate, target chest compression depth, and target chest compression recoil.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the mobile device software application provides audio instructions regarding adjusting CPR compressions. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the mobile device software allows a user to review the recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, and recorded chest compression recoil following completion of CPR. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the mobile device software displays a summary of the recorded chest compression depth, recorded chest compression rate, and recorded chest compression recoil following completion of CPR. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first mobile device and the second mobile device is a watch or a phone. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 8 , comprising a plurality of first mobile devices, and wherein the second mobile device is located remotely from at least one of the first mobile devices. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the second mobile device is configured to display data from the plurality of first mobile devices. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the mobile device software has been calibrated by motion analysis of a video recorded CPR session.